Acianthus sp.

Mayflower Orchid at Moruya, NSW

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Acianthus sp. Tapirlord 5 Mar 2024
Unverified LisaH 4 Mar 2024

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These look similar to helmet orchid leaves? But isn't it the wrong time of year? I really don't know anything about orchids, so am eager to hear your thoughts.

3 comments

   5 Mar 2024
Purple underside suggests Acianthus over Corybas
   5 Mar 2024
Thank you - now to do some research
   8 Mar 2024
This is probably Acianthus fornicatus.

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Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • LisaH Recorded by
  • Less than 10cm Plant height

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Species information

  • Acianthus sp. Scientific name
  • Mayflower Orchid Common name
  • Sensitive
  • Very rare / threatened
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1190.54m Recorded at altitude

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  • Was the plant in flower?

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